4 Day Egypt Budget Tour: Cairo & Luxor

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15th Feb 2021
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Discover the highlights of Egypt in a 4-day budget tour. Explore the key attractions of the famous cities of Egypt, Cairo, and Luxor. Explore in your 4-day trip to Egypt the Great Pyramids of Giza and the first pyramid in the history of King Djoser at Saqqara. Discover the fabulous contents of the Egyptian Museum, the impressive Citadel of Saladin, and the largest bazaar in the Middle East of Khan El-Khalili.

Board your seated train to Luxor to explore the largest temple in the world, Karnak Temple, and the majestic Temple of Luxor on the east bank of Luxor. Discover the magnificent tombs of the Valley of the Kings, the unique Temple of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon on the west bank of Luxor.

Itinerary of the trip:

Day 1: Arrival in Egypt

Arrival at Cairo airport. Meet and assist by our representative who will help you through the arrival and visa regulations. Transfer to your hotel for free time.

Day 2: Great Giza Pyramids, Sphinx and Saqqara

Your real holiday starts right now.

Today, you will visit the Giza Plateau. Today’s tour includes the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure with the great Sphinx. The only ancient wonder which still remains (Khufu’s pyramid) awaits you. Are you ready to discover it from inside?

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Today you will learn about the history of the pyramids how they were constructed, and why they were constructed? Then on to the first pyramid in history, the Step Pyramid of King Djoser at Saqqara. Transfer to Giza Railway to board your seated train to Luxor.

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Day 3: Luxor Highlights

Upon arrival in Luxor, you will meet with your guide to commence your tour to the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon.

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Lunch at a local restaurant, then to the Temple of Karnak and the Temple of Luxor.

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Transfer to Luxor railway to board your seated train back to Cairo.

Day 4: Egyptian Museum, Saladin Citadel and Khan El-Khalili

Today, you are exploring the fantastic contents of the historical Egyptian Museum at Tahrir Square in Cairo. Hundreds of objects from all periods of the Egyptian past are displayed on two floors of the museum. Eye-catching objects such as the golden treasure of Tutankhamen, the silver treasure of Psusennes I, the diorite statue of Khafre, and several other pieces are on view.

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From the museum to the Citadel of the Sunni Muslim leader Saladin, built-in 1172 to protect Cairo against the Crusaders. The White Mosque of Mohammed Ali Pasha is a prominent feature of the Citadel.

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You finish your tour today at the historical bazaar of Khan el Khalili, the largest bazaar in the Middle East.

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Transfer to Cairo airport for final departure. It is really sad to leave, so ask our guides about your next adventure in Egypt.

Price includes:

All transfers as per itinerary.

3-star hotel in Cairo on Bed and Breakfast basis.

Entrance fees as per itinerary.

Hotel pick up and drop off.

Return seated train to Luxor.

Licensed tour guides.

Price excludes:

International flights.

Arrival visa.

Gratuities.

Any tour or site when not included.

Meals and drinks when not included.